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The Pavillon des arts

Heritage performance venue in the Eastern Townships

The Pavillon des arts et de la culture de Coaticook offers an intimate and welcoming cultural experience where the connection between artists and the public is at the heart of every performance. Humor, song, theatre, music, and artistic discoveries come together in a diverse program that showcases both established artists and emerging talents.

Chairs and tables arranged in rows in the Desjardins Hall of the Coaticook Arts and Culture Pavilion

A woman sitting in the audience at a concert

The experience at the Pavillon des arts

An intimate performance venue with a unique charm

Housed in a century-old church in the heart of the Coaticook Valley, the Pavillon des arts focuses on the proximity between artists and the public to create memorable cultural experiences in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Shows in an intimate 180-seat venue
Located in the heart of the Coaticook Valley
Accessible and spacious areas both inside and out

How to Get There

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the seats reserved?

No. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are the shows presented in a seated format?

Most of the shows presented at the Pavillon des arts are seated. Some more intimate events also offer seating at small tables to enhance the audience experience.

Are there any standing-room-only shows?

At some rock or metal shows, the venue may be standing room only, or the audience may naturally leave their seats as the evening progresses. However, chairs are available upon request from the staff.

Is there a bar service on site?

Yes. The Pavillon bar offers a selection of drinks as well as some snacks to enhance your evening.

Do you have any other questions?

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Main entrance and box office of a performance venue. Coaticook Arts Pavilion

Our mission

To move hearts through the experience of live arts.

The Pavillon des arts et de la culture de Coaticook presents a diverse and multidisciplinary program showcasing established and emerging artists. A true meeting place and cultural hub, the Pavillon actively contributes to the region’s vitality by offering accessible, inclusive programming rooted in its community.

History

2024

The Pavillon des arts opens its doors on April 19, 2024, following renovations costing over $5 million. Floors, dressing rooms, basement, offices, ventilation, restrooms: the work ensures the longevity of the cultural institution.

2020 – 2022

The Pavillon des arts celebrates its 25th anniversary with the production of a retrospective video and a double performance by Lynda Lemay, the first artist to have graced the stage of the hall.

2017 – 2018

The season has been remarkably successful with several sold-out shows, including those by Katherine Levac, Guylaine Tanguay, 2Frères, Dominic and Martin, Alex Nevsky and Jean-Claude Gélinas.

2013-2014

The Pavillon presents a record season with a total of 38 shows, including Les Sœurs Boulay, Laurence Jalbert, Bernard Adamus and Vincent Vallières.

1998

The Pavillon des arts actively participates in regional cultural development with the “Canton est fier” program, allowing several young people to have their first professional experience in the cultural sector.

1997-1998

New curtains are installed to improve the acoustics of the hall, just in time for the arrival of Zachary Richard.

1996

The Pavillon is hosting the filming of the Canadian series My Hometown, notably featuring Jay Baruchel in one of his first television roles.

1995

The church officially becomes the Coaticook Arts and Culture Pavilion and hosts its first shows in September. Lynda Lemay becomes the first artist to perform on stage.

1993

The City of Coaticook acquired the building and undertook renovation work while preserving its important heritage character.

1923

A fire completely destroyed the church. A new Methodist church was rebuilt the same year: the future Sisco Memorial Church.

1874

The Methodist congregation, formed in 1853, built a second church on the site of the present building.

1855

A Methodist, Richard Baldwin Jr. (1808-1877) donated two acres to his community for the construction of a first wooden church.